Why Men Risk Their Lives Diving for Sand in Lagos

Описание: In this documentary, we uncover the hidden reality of sand diving in the Lagos Lagoon, one of Nigeria's most dangerous and essential informal industries. We explore the lives of the brave artisanal sand miners who dive deep into the lagoon's murky waters with nothing but buckets and their breath to harvest the sand that builds Lagos city. We reveal the truth about the risks, the economics of the local sand dredging business, and the environmental impact on the Lagos coastline.

If you want to understand the human cost of construction in Lagos and the daily struggle for survival in Nigeria's frantic economy, this video is a must-watch. In this video, you will learn about:
The daily routine of artisanal sand divers in Lagos.
The dangers of manual dredging and diving without gear.
How the sand mining industry fuels real estate development in Lagos.
The personal stories of the divers risking it all.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: The Reality of Lagos Sand Mining
01:30 - Meet the Divers
04:15 - The Manual Dredging Process
07:45 - The Dangers of Sand Diving (Health & Safety)
10:20 - How Much Do They Earn?
13:50 - Environmental Impact on the Lagos Coastline
16:40 - The Future of Artisanal Sand Mining
18:15 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts

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